This rally was hosted by Michigan Social Workers for Palestine, in collaboration with over 30 other organizations. We rallied and marched for Palestinian liberation, calling on our elected officials to support an immediate, permanent Ceasefire in Gaza, end to US military aid to Israel, and increased humanitarian aid for Gazans.
Gary Peters's House Protest March 16th 2024
We woke Sen. Peters up on a Saturday morning by showing up to his house to peacefully call for him to listen to Michiganders and call for a permanent Ceasefire in Gaza.
Reclaiming Our Power Rally February 21st 2024
Co-sponsored a rally to garner support for Listen to Michigan's "Uncommitted" campaign.
Palestine + Praxis Network to Advance Abolitionist Social Work
February 21st 2024
We were the featured guest speakers to talk about our work organizing social workers locally.
SWFP Mass Meeting February 19th 2024
Held our 2nd mass meeting: Focused on upcoming Presidential Primary and held geographic breakouts.
Listen to Michigan "Uncommitted" Campaign
February 2024
Volunteered, canvassed, phone banked, and created social media content alongside Listen to Michigan to encourage Michigan voters to vote "uncommitted" in the Democratic Presidential Primary.
Meeting with Sen Stabenow's staffers February 1st 2024
Met with Terry in Sen. Stabenow's office to encourage her to lean into her social work values and call for a permanent, immediate Ceasefire in Gaza, and an end to US military aid to Israel. Partnered with Palestinian doctors.
Non-Profit Professionals National Meeting
January 31st 2024
Co-hosted a national virtual meeting to bring together non-profit staff and leaders to call for a Ceasefire. Had guest speakers from USCPR, Non-Profit AF, and Global NGO's for Palestine.
Protest & Disruption Shri Thanedar Townhall
January 27th 2024
Partnered with MDPAN to host a rally and increase turnout to Rep. Thanedar's townhall with consituents downriver. Most attendees asked the Rep. for a permanent Ceasefire.
NASW Board Meeting January 22nd 2024
We attended the board meeting to advocate for hosting joint events, applying pressure on national NASW, and leveraging lobbying and PAC influence to promote Palestinian liberation.
Meeting with Gary Peters staffers - January 11th 2024
Met with Yosef and Bryan in Sen. Peters's office to encourage him to call for a permanent, immediate Ceasefire in Gaza, and an end to US military aid to Israel. Partnered with Palestinian doctors.
Campaign to Pressure NASW Michigan to call for a Ceasefire in Gaza
December 21st 2023
We successfully organized and put pressure on the NASW MI to put out a statement calling for a Ceasefire in Gaza!
SWFP Mass Meeting Launch
December 4th 2023
During this event we had over 120 social workers around the state attend!
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